Doom Asylum
Doom Asylum

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Doom Asylum

1988
Movie
79 min
English

A demented former lawyer uses autopsy equipment to kill off the teenagers who trespass on the long-abandoned asylum he inhabits. Filmed on location in an actual abandoned asylum.

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IMDb5.4/10
Director: Richard F. SandGenres: Horror, Comedy

Plot Summary

A twisted scientist, Dr. Finkelstein, seeks revenge on the rock band "The Deadbeat" after one of his experiments goes horribly wrong. He employs a variety of bizarre methods and a hulking henchman to torment the band members, turning their lives into a surreal nightmare. The film blends gore with dark humor as the band members face increasingly absurd and deadly situations.

Critical Reception

Doom Asylum is considered a cult classic within the horror-comedy genre, often praised for its campy charm and unique blend of bizarre humor and gore. While not a critical darling upon release, it has gained a devoted following over the years for its over-the-top elements and memorable performances.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unique brand of outrageous humor and gore.

  • A cult favorite for its bizarre and campy execution.

  • Appreciated for its low-budget charm and inventive, albeit strange, set pieces.

Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the film's outlandish nature and its ability to entertain through its sheer absurdity. Many find it to be a fun, trashy horror-comedy that doesn't take itself too seriously.

Fun Fact

The character of the monstrous henchman, 'Hambone', was inspired by a character from the 1950s novelty song 'The Ham 'N' Bone Boogie'.

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Wuchak

Wuchak

**_Horrific fun at a dilapidated sanitarium_** An attorney who was disfigured in an accident and driven mad with grief ‘haunts’ an abandoned asylum in northeastern New Jersey. Local youths laugh it off as a legend, but eight are about to...